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Restaurant Highlight: The Cottage
When you visit Siesta Key for your Florida Gulf Coast vacation, one of the highlights of your trip will most likely be your dining experiences while you’re here. With so many delicious options, it takes a little planning to include all the best places during your trip. At The Best Western Siesta Key, one of our favorite local eateries is The Cottage. Located in the heart of Siesta Key Village, this quaint, upscale dining experience is everything you can hope for in a romantic night out during your coastal stay.
Delectable Eats
Pairing flavors of the world with locally sourced seafood and vegetables, The Cottage employs progressive cooking techniques to bring you the finest dining available in the area. From sharable tapas plates that include Peruvian Ceviche and Mumbai Chicken to the freshest shrimp, scallops, and grouper you can find anywhere. Happy Hour cocktails from 11am-5pm every weekday allow patrons to relax on island time while enjoying their meal and conversation with the ease of nowhere to be.
Charming Atmosphere
Not only does this Florida cottage-style restaurant invite a gathering of friends and the making of memories, but it also includes two outdoor patios for dining al fresco. Enjoy the Gulf breezes, live music, and sparkling sunshine as you dine in leisure. With live music throughout the Siesta Key Village and a laid back atmosphere, you’ll find The Cottage suits far more than your dining needs- this is the place to picture yourself soaking in all that Siesta Key has to offer.
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Old Florida Style & Location
At The Cottage, our chefs seek to bring our patrons the freshest flavors Florida has to offer. We use local farms, sustainable meats, and seafood to create an “Old Florida” style with a modern twist. Our seasonal menu makes the most of local fare and our outdoor dining options right in the heart of Siesta Key allow guests to watch the world drift by as they savor the flavors of the true Florida Gulf Coast.
Our best recommendation for The Cottage is to make this an early stop during your stay here. You may just find it worth revisiting a time or two while you’re here. To learn more about why we love The Cottage and other note-worthy locales on Siesta Key, talk to the local experts at The Best Western Siesta Key. We’re always excited to talk about the various shops, services, and of course, restaurants that make Siesta Key so alluring.